Sharp tools are safer and more efficient. Whetstones, also known as waterstones, are the foundation of any timber framing sharpening setup. These stones use water as a lubricant and quickly produce a keen edge on chisels, slicks, and plane irons without the mess of oil.
Available in different grits from coarse to fine, whetstones let you establish a new bevel or refine an existing edge to razor sharpness. Coarser stones remove material quickly when restoring damaged edges, while finer grits create the polished edge that slices through wood effortlessly. Pair them with a leather strop for the sharpest possible tools.